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Don’t plant seeds you didn’t order

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension horticulturists ask the public not to plant unsolicited seeds received in the mail. MU Extension horticulturist Kelly McGowan says she has had recent reports from Springfield-area residents who have been mailed seeds they did not order. MU Extension, the USDA Animal and

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Easter lilies toxic to cats

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A favorite spring flower, the Easter lily, should be kept away from cats. If ingested, it could kill them. The perennial plant’s white, trumpet-like flowers might not sound the warning that all parts of it are highly toxic to felines. Tim Evans, University of Missouri Extension veterinary toxicologist, said even small amounts

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Bits of David Rankin’s philosophy 

Implements that reduce labor and perform the work better than your current method are a wise investment. Rankin was an early adopter of Cyrus McCormick’s reaper and JI Case’s thresher, and he knew both inventors personally.  He preferred to “sell his corn on the hoof” by employing animal husbandry to convert his crop into an

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Upcoming events

Check out these upcoming events. “Open House” at the Jamesport Post, April 11 and 12 in Jamesport, Missouri (see page 5)   Demolition Derby, April 12 in White Cloud, Kansas Davis Estate Auction, April 12 in Mound City, Missouri (see page 5)  Sealed Bids Tarkio Retirement Facility. Open House April 19 in Tarkio, Missouri; bidding ends

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Clematis, Queen of the Vines

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – You can look high and low, but you likely won’t find a climbing vine that compares to the clematis, known as the “Queen of the Vines,” says Gwen Funk, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in horticulture. Part of the buttercup family, clematis comprises several

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Upcoming events

Spring Estate & Consignment Auction, March 29 in Helena, Missouri(see page 5) Gentry County Land Auction, March 31 in Albany, Missouri (see page 5) Vintage Project Cars & Trucks, April 5 in Verdon, Nebraska (see page 5) Altec Walk-In Interviews, April 9 in Wathena, Kansas (see page 2) Evans Retirement Auction, April 9 in Helena,

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Carnations for mothers

Each May, the Missouri Right to Life — Pony Express Chapter helps churches and other organizations honor the mothers within their memberships with carnations. Carnations have long been associated with love, especially the enduring bond between a mother and child. The group orders a large quantity of the flowers, based on pre-orders, in April. Shortly

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Postage stamp history

By Bob AllenSubmitted to Corner Post History can be a fascinating subject. A little knowledge of history stretched too far can make a guy think he knows something he doesn’t. Case in point: I heard mention about the first U.S. postage stamp being issued in 1847. I doubted that, because the Stamp Act (one of

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America’s biggest farmer

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post The headline of the (Ft. Collins Colorado) Weekly Courier read: WORLD’S RICHEST FARMER DIES IN TARKIO, Missouri. That article described the deceased as “an example of the rise of a poor boy to wealth and usefulness through the exercise of frugality and by taking advantage of opportunity.” In 1910

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The country mouse and the city mouse

Remember the story about the country mouse that went to visit his cousin in the city, and then the visitor returned the favor by playing host to the city mouse? Both learned new things about the other’s lifestyle, including advantages and disadvantages. Each developed an appreciation for what they had, and for how they could

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Upcoming events

Check out these upcoming events. 21st Annual Farm City Breakfast, 7-9 a.m. March 14 in St. Joseph, Missouri 72nd Annual Lions Pancake Days, March 14-16, St. Joseph, Missouri (see page 8) Laughlin Angus Open House Bull Sale, March 15, Maryville Missouri Free Spaghetti Dinner, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, March 16, First Baptist Church, 21298 Chestnut Street,

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Barbershop talk

By Kirt Anthony Submitted to Corner Post When you hear the word “barber” do you think of a red, white and blue spiral-striped pole? Does the name Floyd come to mind? Most readers of this article who were born after 1800 would answer Yes to the first question. (Readers of this article who were born

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Women in livestock webinar series starts March 25

By Julie HarkerUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production committee is hosting five online sessions for women livestock producers across the state over the next few months. Although the content is created for women producers, all producers are welcome to attend. The first “Pixels for Production” session is

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